Fidel Gastro in San Antonio-Schilo's

     It takes more than four days to eat your way through San Antonio. It is a city of such epicurious wonderfulness that it would take months to do it justice. That being said, I will hit on a few high points over the next few posts. I will try to hit a few different price points and atmospheres for each meal.
     I think today I will highlight Schilo's (pronounced She-lows) on Commerce Street first. This is a new place for me and I could not be happier with it. The atmosphere is A+ and this German deli is adorable. The deli counter is thirty feet long and filled with meats, cheeses and desserts. They also serve homemade root beer that was the best I have ever tasted. It was $3 for a 32 ounce glass if I remember correctly. Even if you don't have time to eat, pick up this root beer to drink as you tour the Alamo gardens or stroll the River walk.
     I ate breakfast at Schilo's my last morning there. I had potato pancakes (a first for me), eggs, and bacon. The pancakes are served with sour cream and applesauce in place of syrup. I loved it. The pancakes were crisp on the outside and nice and soft inside. The sour cream and applesauce made a sweet and tangy topping that I would have never combined. James had eggs, bratwurst and biscuits.The biscuits were tall and light and he loved the bratwurst. They serve Community coffee, my favorite, always excellent.
     This is a "don't miss" stop on any San Antonio trip. Great food, service and prices. Schilo's is wonderful!